Laura Marshak
Mount Sinai
Summary
Nurse leader with extensive experience in healthcare team management and patient care enhancement. Demonstrated success in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and cultivating a positive workplace culture. Strong communicator with a focus on strategic planning and optimizing patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory RN
Northwell Health
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated treatment efforts with critical care team to address patient complications, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions accurately.
- Evaluated diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions and determine treatment plans.
- Resolved denied authorizations through strategic problem-solving, facilitating access to necessary medical services.
- Processed prior authorization requests for medical services and procedures efficiently.
- Explained eligibility and affordability options to patients, fostering understanding and support during treatment decision-making.
Homecare RN/Case Manager
Northwell Health
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Case managed up to 25 complex cases with multiple comorbidities, ensuring comprehensive coordination.
- Collaborated with physicians to create individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered age-specific patient care through comprehensive nursing assessments, diagnoses, and evaluations to meet diverse patient needs.
- Guided patients and families in navigating community resources, improving access to essential support services.
Patient Care Manager CardioPulmonary Unit
Northern Westchester Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervised 56+ RNs and PCAs in a 36-bed cardiopulmonary unit.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members for optimal care delivery.
- Provided leadership and professional guidance to support staff development and enhance care delivery.
- Hired, trained, and conducted performance reviews to develop competent staff and achieve unit goals.
- Facilitated staff engagement in performance improvement initiatives to elevate patient care standards.
- Assisted patients and families during hospital stays and complex discharge processes.
- Developed and finalized unit schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines.
Quality RN
Mather Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Coordinated targeted clinical indicators through documentation analysis and knowledge dissemination to enhance quality outcomes.
- Converted clinical documentation into data elements to support quality improvement initiatives across clinical quality areas.
- Identified documentation deficiencies and implemented corrective action plans.
- Ensured timely, accurate resolution of quality of care cases in compliance with NYS DOH and CMS regulations.
- Collected, analyzed, and prepared monthly quality of care reports for sepsis task force and collaborative reviews.
- Facilitated emergency department quality meetings by delivering critical event review insights and data analysis.
RN
Mather Memorial Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2017
- Provided comprehensive patient care for telemetry and medical-surgical patients in 36-bed unit, ensuring optimal recovery and satisfaction.
- Coordinated and prioritized admissions, serving as key resource for patients, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel to facilitate smooth operations.
- Contributed to recruitment and retention committee, supporting initiatives to strengthen staffing and improve team stability.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Long Island Community Hospital
10.2007 - 08.2011
- Developed and taught basic dysrhythmia courses for registered nurses.
- Facilitated ongoing education on hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency in nursing practices.
- Provided education on all new clinical equipment to nursing staff.
- Conducted new hire orientation for registered and licensed practical nurses, enhancing onboarding experience and integration into clinical practice.
- Provided clinical resources for nursing staff, offering guidance and support.
Nursing Administative Supervior
Long Island Community Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2007
- Managed staffing levels across hospital to ensure optimal nurse-patient ratios and balanced workloads.
- Monitored nursing staff compliance with hospital policies, reinforcing standards of care and promoting best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating communication between medical and nursing teams to enhance care coordination.
- Assigned bed placements for all emergency department and ICU patients.
Senior Staff Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
09.1997 - 07.2003
- Delivered pre- and post-procedure care for Cardiac catheterizations and EPS patients
- Coordinated with attendings and house staff on admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure seamless patient management.
- Streamlined admissions for thirty-six bed unit, improving operational flow and patient experience.
- Acted as resource for patients, families, and staff, enhancing communication and support throughout care processes.
- Acted as preceptor for new hire RN orientees to support professional development.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Nursing -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-1997
Bachelor of ARts -
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-1991
MASTER OF SCIENCE in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
05-2026
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Licensurecertifications
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse
- PCCN
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Ambulatory RN
Northwell Health
11.2024 - Current
Homecare RN/Case Manager
Northwell Health
03.2024 - 11.2024
Patient Care Manager CardioPulmonary Unit
Northern Westchester Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2023
Quality RN
Mather Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2021
RN
Mather Memorial Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2017
Clinical Nurse Educator
Long Island Community Hospital
10.2007 - 08.2011
Nursing Administative Supervior
Long Island Community Hospital
03.2005 - 10.2007
Senior Staff Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
09.1997 - 07.2003
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Nursing -
Adelphi University
Bachelor of ARts -
Marist College
MASTER OF SCIENCE in Nursing -
Chamberlain University